Prerita Garg

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Residential school deniers show us colonialism is still rampant

Peak Web June 17, 2024

By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: mentions of unmarked graves, genocide, death, and abuse. When more than 200 unmarked graves were discovered at Kamloops Residential School in 2021, a movement to uncover the extent of residential school graves gained traction. As evidence pointed to the existence of thousands of unmarked graves, a disturbing number of residential school deniers came out of the woodwork and into the public eye — so much so that if you search “residential school graves” on Google, you’ll be met with misinformation on the first page.  Popular conservative news outlets like National Post have published…

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Hidden Gems: Indigenous-owned businesses

Peak Web June 17, 2024

By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student Tradish’s The Ancestor Café 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Online: tradishcanada.ca Tradish’s The Ancestor Café is the ideal spot for those looking to try out some delicious delicacies from Indigenous…

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Hidden Gems: Dessert spots around the Lower Mainland

Peak Web May 30, 2024

By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student Ninja Bubble Tea x Poké  2972 Glen Drive, Coquitlam  Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Ninja Bubble Tea x Poké provides an extensive selection of beverages and lunch options to cater to…

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Creative Corner: Baking in a new country

Peak Web May 25, 2024

By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student  When I was eight years old, I moved to Canada from India. Everything felt new and foreign, but the one constant in my life these first few years after moving was my affinity for cakes.…

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Create and Enter: Free summer opportunities in the arts

Peak Web May 22, 2024

By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student The Small File Media Festival Deadline: June 15, 2024 Entry fee: none Website: https://smallfile.ca/  Film enthusiasts and creators can showcase their talent in The Small File Media Festival. Hosted by The Cinematheque (a partner of…

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BC health advocates demand return of mandatory masks in healthcare

Peak Web May 14, 2024

By: Yashita Dhillon, News Writer In response to April’s removal of mandatory mask mandates in healthcare settings, BC’s health advocacy group DoNoHarm BC, joined by Protect Our Province BC and Masks4EastVan, are leading a campaign to urge the provincial government…

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Sustainability means doing more than just recycling plastic

Peak Web May 7, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer The amount of plastic that occupies landfills isn’t talked about enough. Recycling plastic may seem like the best solution, but just because you recycle your plastics doesn’t mean they will be recycled properly — if…

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Ranking dairy alternatives from a cultured lactose intolerant’s perspective

Peak Web March 4, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Picture this: it’s a Monday morning, you’ve just found out that you’re lactose intolerant (or maybe have issues digesting dairy, we’ve all been there), and you just spent a small fortune on dinner the night…

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UBC collaborates with Israeli university in archaeological field study

Peak Web February 8, 2024

Editor's Note: The Peak is in communication with UBC to include their statement in this article. A statement was not previously included due to a miscommunication between UBC and The Peak. Additionally, explicit attribution was added for Isber Sabrine’s comments…

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Transit supervisors declare job action in Metro Vancouver

Peak Web January 23, 2024

By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer The transit supervisors in Metro Vancouver have begun an overtime ban after the vote to strike gained 100% support on December 22, 2023. Transit supervisors have been without a contract since late 2022.  The Canadian…

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